Liga de Quito defeats Técnico Universitario to climb LigaPro standings

Liga de Quito secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Técnico Universitario at the Bellavista stadium in Ambato, a result that significantly impacts the LigaPro standings. After falling behind to a Luis Estupiñán goal in the 19th minute, Liga de Quito responded in the second half with goals from Michael Estrada (52’), Lucas Rodríguez (64’), and Juan Sebastián Rodríguez (82’).

This victory moves Liga de Quito to fifth place with 45 points, strengthening their position for the final hexagonal stage. Consequently, Barcelona SC has dropped to sixth place with 42 points, increasing the pressure on the team ahead of their upcoming match against Aucas.

Técnico Universitario remains in 14th place with 29 points, effectively placing them in the relegation hexagonal. Following the match, Liga de Quito manager Gustavo Álvarez expressed satisfaction with the team's collective performance and noted that qualifying for the hexagonal is an important first step.